Chrissy,
An Ad Hominem is a general category of fallacies in which a claim or argument is rejected on the basis of some irrelevant fact about the author of or the person presenting the claim or argument. Typically, this fallacy involves two steps. First, an attack against the character of person making the claim, her circ*mstances, or her actions is made (or the character, circ*mstances, or actions of the person reporting the claim). Second, this attack is taken to be evidence against the claim or argument the person in question is making (or presenting).
The reason why an Ad Hominem (of any kind) is a fallacy is that the character, circ*mstances, or actions of a person do not have a bearing on the truth or falsity of the claim being made (or the quality of the argument being made).
Chris Henn commented on Rye PBA Paints Otis Blue: “Ray, do you ever get sick of being the biggest ass–le in all the world? Were you always the kid th…”
Chris Henn commented on Subject: West Nile & Mosquitoes; Comments: Biting: “Ray, you still at this meritless cause? Here, a helpful link where you can help another community t…”
Chris Henn commented on News: Rye City Finally Gives a Cr*p About Hen Island, Demands Clean-Up: “You are a lonely piece of sh-t Ray, for sure–check out Match.com–maybe you can find someone—and…”
Chris Henn commented on News: Rye City Finally Gives a Cr*p About Hen Island, Demands Clean-Up: “Why would anyone run for office in Rye, Ray, when they know you are going to put your parade in fro…”
Chris Henn commented on News: Rye City Finally Gives a Cr*p About Hen Island, Demands Clean-Up: “Ray Tartaglione is what is feared in politics–an uneducated man with a lot of money and way to muc…”
Chris Henn commented on YES: Rye School Bond Passes: “Good for them. I voted No the first time, and feel they were far more reasonable the 2nd.. Go Garn…”
Chris Henn commented on Huggers, Fly Out & Tweet, Poke & Post: Items on the Rye City Council Agenda for March 14, 2012: “ Why would anyone run Ray! You will support anyone that pays attention to you. You need attention,…”
Chris Henn commented on Huggers, Fly Out & Tweet, Poke & Post: Items on the Rye City Council Agenda for March 14, 2012: “ Ray, thank me later.. WalkTall Elevator ShoesIncrease your height up to 2.75″ About 90 percent o…”
Chris Henn commented on Huggers, Fly Out & Tweet, Poke & Post: Items on the Rye City Council Agenda for March 14, 2012: “Just buy the lifts Ray! Admit that you are insecure that God made you a midget. I am telling you el…”
Chris Henn commented on Mr. Floatie’s Creator Complains @ MyRye.com Commenter: “Ray, just buy the elevator shoes and we will all be happy. It is funny, a friend of mine that is a …”
Chris Henn commented on Mayor: Tartaglione Complaint is Over: “Did you out any thought into the elevator shoes Ray?”
Chris Henn commented on Mayor: Tartaglione Complaint is Over: “I don’t watch your videos–and I love the fact someone is vandalizing your car midget.”
Chris Henn commented on Mayor: Tartaglione Complaint is Over: “A labrador retriever may be to big for you–we will get you a toy poodle!”
Chris Henn commented on Mayor: Tartaglione Complaint is Over: “More good news Ray–I think at least for the month of February you may not be our towns complete em…”
Chris Henn commented on Mayor: Tartaglione Complaint is Over: “Now Ray, I am extending the olive leaf here–I will pay for the elevator shoes. Out of my pocket fo…”
Chris Henn commented on Mayor: Tartaglione Complaint is Over: “ Ray, you have to check this out–I have negotiated on your behalf–they will throw in an extra pa…”
Chris Henn commented on Mayor: Tartaglione Complaint is Over: “ Ray–I think we solved your problem!! We can all be friends! I will pick up the tab! WSWS – 2-Lay…”
Chris Henn commented on Mayor: Tartaglione Complaint is Over: “Just trying to help your midget ass find a good way to vent so you do not disturb a decent communit…”
Chris Henn commented on Letter: A Rye City Company Car?: “Hey Ray–checked this out for you–thank me later- THE WIZARD OF OZ ANNOUNCES LOCAL MUNCHKIN AUDIT…”
Chris Henn commented on Mayor: Tartaglione Complaint is Over: “Have a drink with the fool on the hill? Surely you jest. You are a coward.Pathetic midget. Gary S…”
Chris Henn commented on Mayor: Tartaglione Complaint is Over: “To be corrected, is this midget parking his entourage in front of elected officials private homes i…”
Chris Henn commented on Mayor: Tartaglione Complaint is Over: “I do not watch your videos, A-hole. You are an attention seeking maggot that is pissed at the worl…”
Chris Henn commented on Mayor: Tartaglione Complaint is Over: “Ray, what is it like being the worlds biggest A-Hole? I am just curious. Every day when you wake up…”
Chris Henn commented on French Takes to YouTube: “You really need a life Ray. Cant you harass your own town? I heard there was a septic leak at Manha…”
Chris Henn commented on Long Island Soundkeeper Calls for Testing on Hen Island: “Again Ray tell me what its like to be the biggest asshole in the world? I saw that video of you and…”
